Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Category_Night Sights One active company buying for

One active company buying for the Confederate States was SINCLAIR HAMILTON & COMPANY who employed an English "Viewer/Inspector" to check weapons before purchase on their behalf

The first attempt to do so resulted in the innovative No

The liner is a 1950's production Korean War Era issue M1 helmet "high pressure" liner stamped with the Westinghouse Manufacturing Company logo and subcontractor MICARTA and dated 1954

The bayonet shows signs of being used and has minor rust and pitting throughout the blade

which usually featured steel grip frames

Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Category_Night Sights One active company buying forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword. This design of foot artillery sword has a straight, heavy double edged steel blade. There are two side by side fullers, starting just below the hilt. Then, after a space of 11 16", there is a single center fuller that extends toward the blade's spear shaped point. The overall blade length is approximately 19 1 4''. The blade is stamped on the